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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1913
Page
4
A collection of Athens items notes no carrier bay for subscriptions, Measles in Atlanta headlines, the grand jury reports clear and emphatic on recommendations, Emory alumni interest in intercollegiate sports, and calls for tax reform. It mentions Athens publicity, film features, and summer heat challenges.
The article notes Caruso performed for inmates in Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon and recalls the University of Georgia Glee Club’s earlier benefit recital. It argues prisons combine punishment with opportunities to uplift human virtues and foster better citizens for release.
Under the Erdman act an arbitration resolved a year long controversy involving thirty five thousand firemen and most eastern railroads. Firemen gain about ten percent wage increase, while railroads incur over three million dollars yearly. The award also fixes fireman duties and underscores arbitration as a cheaper, steadier path than strikes.
The article extols Secretary Bryan as a strong peace advocate seeking universal peace through treaties with nations. He works with senators to draft proposals that would need Senate ratification, while some senators oppose binding armament pauses without universal agreement. The Wilson administration aims for progress, but cautions that treaties cannot settle all questions and must avoid issues the U.S. won’t arbitrate.
On April 25 events include 1775 mass meeting in Philadelphia voting to resist Britain with arms, 1780 corduroy first produced in Worcester, 1800 poet William Cowper dies, 1818 Col. George Armistead dies, 1846 US Mexico war hostilities begin, 1849 riots over the rebellion losses bill, 1891 Talmage Tabernacle opened, 1912 coal strike in Pennsylvania settled with a 10 percent wage raise.
Jaina Paul Armstrong born April 25 1869 in Kidder Missouri later moved to Bay City Michigan. He trained as a steam vessel master at twenty one and spent five years on the Great Lakes before moving to New York for newspaper work. He rose as a sporting writer and since 1904 devoted himself to play writing with a debut success The MISS HELEN A KELLER.
The article notes playwrights including the author of Heir to the Hoorah and collaborators Mizner and others, honors Princess Mary on her 16th birthday, and anniversaries of notable figures Signor Marconi at 39 and congressmen Thetas W. Sims and Philip P. Campbell turning 61 and 51 respectively.
The passage argues Americans are not solely focused on wealth. It stresses a desire for deeper life meaning through science, industry, and practical progress while seeking inner happiness and higher ideals.
An advert for Rheuma by H. R. Palmer & Sons touts a money back guarantee and claims rapid relief from rheumatism sciatica lumbago arthritis neuralgia and kidney disease. The copy promises immediate action on kidneys liver and blood and offers bottles at 50 cents with mail orders from Buffalo New York. A separate note asks about the street railway extension through East Athens Barberville and nearby areas.
A remedy named ethine double strength claims to remove freckles. Users are advised to apply a small amount night and morning, with a money back guarantee if it fails to remove freckles, and the text notes most require no more than an ounce to clear the skin.
Ad touts Hot Springs Liver Pills from Arkansas as a gentle remedy for constipation and liver detox. It promises renewed energy, clearer skin, better sleep, and improved work mood with a 25 cent box sold by druggists and free samples via Hot Springs Pharmacy.
A bold proclamation envisions tomorrow as a great day in Athens greater than Memorial Day and surpassing any southern city’s celebration. Officials hope visitors and residents join in the unprecedented event.
Advert says the pills relieve headaches sour stomach indigestion and biliousness by purifying blood and restoring vigor. Each pill helps every box guaranteed and the price is 25 cents. Recommended by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
The hydroaeroplane is hailed as the future ship able to cross oceans faster than steamships and travel on land water or air. Despite safety praise the American public fears air travel, viewing airships as dangerous while accidents make headlines and breakthroughs go underreported.
The piece argues that the idea of a vanishing Indian is false as native populations grow yearly. It notes Indians adopt white civilization, dress, and customs, making them harder to distinguish in cities, and states Indians resent being called a vanishing race.
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